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Artificial intelligence has finally reached the design industry, and it\u2019s making professional design more accessible and affordable for small and medium-sized businesses. Using AI tools, businesses can design logos for their brands at a very low cost, even with minimal design expertise.<\/p>\n

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Still, there are a few factors to keep in mind before launching into these design tools right away. To leverage the full potential of AI logo making tools, you should first take these key tips into account:<\/p>\n

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    Shape your brand<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Before you choose a logo, it\u2019s helpful to have a clear brand image in mind for your business.<\/p>\n

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    A brand is rooted in how your audience perceives your company, and you can shape your brand image by influencing the perceptions of your audience through factors like visual design, brand language, and your brand story.<\/p>\n

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    To create your company\u2019s brand, you\u2019ll first need a deep understanding of both your competitors and the market. Conduct market research<\/a> to see how your competitors are branding themselves and who their audiences are. Then, think about which kind of branding strategy would most appeal to your target audience.<\/p>\n

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    You should also determine your brand personality. Think of a brand story that explains your company\u2019s origins, mission and values, and vision for the future. Condense your company\u2019s reason for existence into a simple narrative that makes your brand compelling and unique. You should also come up with 3-5 adjectives to describe your brand that you can use as the basis for your brand personality.<\/p>\n

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    Developing a strong understanding of your company and your market is the foundation for creating a logo that speaks to your audience and stays true to your brand.<\/p>\n

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      Understand different types of logos<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      It\u2019s also helpful to develop a basic understanding of the different types of logos you can create. While logos come in several different forms, these forms can be roughly sorted into three main categories: Text-based logos, icon-based logos, and combination logos.<\/p>\n

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      The classic text-based logo is the wordmark logo, also called a logotype. A wordmark logo uses only your company\u2019s name, without any symbols, and is often portrayed in a custom typeface that reflects your business\u2019s personality. Wordmark logos\u2014such as Lyft<\/a>\u2019s lowercase hot pink typeface\u2014are great for business with catchy, distinctive names.<\/p>\n

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      Contrary to text-based logos, icon-based logos depict a symbol and nothing else. Nike\u2019<\/a>s swoosh is a famous example of an icon-based logo. Note that icon-based logos are most effective for businesses that already have high brand recognition, so I recommend staying away from them when just starting your business.<\/p>\n

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      Combination logos\u2014you guessed it\u2014use a combination of icon and text to represent your brand. A well-known combination logo is The North Face<\/a> logo, which combines a bold, authoritative typeface with an icon reminiscent of Half Dome in California\u2019s Yosemite National Park. Combination logos can reveal a lot about your business\u2019s name, products, or personality, so they tend to be strong logos for businesses of all sizes and industries.<\/p>\n

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        Learn about typography<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The font you use in your logo should accord with the specific characteristics and identity of your brand.<\/p>\n

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        Serif fonts (those with the little feet on the edges) are timeless and classic. These fonts are great for more traditional, mature brands. Sans-serif fonts (those without the little feet) are clean and sleek, and are ideal for modern, contemporary brands.<\/p>\n

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        Another type of font, script fonts, are cursive fonts with a handwritten look. These fonts make your brand appear elegant and formal, feminine, or personal.<\/p>\n

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        The final main font type, display fonts, are offbeat fonts that pack a big visual punch. These kinds of fonts are usually custom-made for your business, and they can be playful, whimsical, futuristic, rugged, or anything else. The right display font can reveal a lot about your brand personality; just be sure that it\u2019s legible and not overly complex.<\/p>\n

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          Get familiar with color psychology<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Different colors evoke different feelings and emotions. As a result, the color of your logo plays a powerful role in shaping your audience\u2019s perception of your brand.<\/p>\n

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          Here\u2019s a bit of color psychology you can refer to when selecting colors for your logo:<\/p>\n

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